The Merrill Inn

Built in 1878 for Sir Edwards Merrill, a colleague of Sir John A. Macdonald, this stately inn, with its striking gingerbread and bargeboard trimmed gables, is ringed by sweeping, manicured lawns. The bedrooms and suites, some of which have fireplaces and whirlpool baths, are elegantly furnished with period antiques, TV and VCR, complimentary high speed wireless internet and individually controlled heat and air conditioning.

The Merrill Inn is ideally suited for intimate corporate retreats and social gatherings who wish to utilize the entire inn for their special event. Elegant meeting facilities can accommodate up to 24 guests.

“The Restaurant” features the culinary creations of the acclaimed Chef Michael Sullivan. The menu is crafted utilizing a vast array of local produce, fish and meats. The wine list is a Wine Spectator Magazine Award of Excellence recipient. The Restaurant has been awarded three stars by Toronto Life Magazine.

The “county”, a rural enclave with sandy beaches, has a rich United Empire Loyalist heritage. The inn is centrally located in Picton; walking distance to shops, cafes, antique stores and the Edwardian-era Regent Theatre. The county is Ontario’s newest wine region with 10 operating wineries. Outdoor activities include cycling, hiking, golfing, water sports, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Group activities at any of these venues can be arranged.

• 13 Rooms• Full Dining

The Merrill Inn has two main meeting salons and a casual breakout room. The Main Salon is on the main level of the inn and can accommodate up to 10 people boardroom style or a stand up reception for 16 guests. The Restaurant can accommodate 14 people boardroom style or 24 guests for dining. The main level sun room can accommodate 10 people in a casual setting for breakout or working lunch.

The Merrill Inn provides the following equipment and services at no additional charge:

• flip charts
• screens

The following services are available at an additional cost:

• faxing
• photocopying
• easels
• whiteboard & markers
• TV/VCR
• meeting & event planning
• high speed wireless internet service
• meeting facilitators

Corporate meeting packages include overnight accommodation, enhanced continental breakfast buffet with hot feature entrée of the day, plated or working lunch, three course table d’hote dinner, mid-morning and afternoon refreshment breaks and meeting room with note pads, pens and candies and other equipment.

Rates from $179.00 per person, based on single occupancy. Taxes and gratuities are additional.

The Merrill Inn is centrally located in Picton, waking distance to shops, cafes, antique stores and the Edwardian-era Regent Theatre. We are also located 15 minutes from Sandbanks Provincial Park, well known for the beaches and sand dunes. The Merrill Inn would be pleased to arrange outdoor group activities that include:

• Golf
• Bicycle rental with self guided tours
• Guided Historical Tours
• Guided Nature Walks
• Wagon Rides
• Sailing and Fishing Charters
• Cooking Classes
• Wine Tours and Tastings
• Spa Therapy
• Hypnotherapy and Stress Relief
• Bird Watching
• Snow Shoeing

The “County”, a rural enclave with sandy beaches, has a rich United Empire Loyalist heritage. It is also Ontario’s newest wine and culinary destination with 10 wineries open for tours and tastings. Sandbanks Provincial Park is well known for its long white beaches and 35 foot sand dunes. Prince Edward County has also developed a reputation for the arts. Over 200 talented artists make the County their home and have their studios open year round.

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